Oct 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the 3rd inning in game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets fans!
Three Division Series games took place on Friday, with the underdog coming away victorious in all three. It started with the Cleveland Guardians defeating the New York Yankees. With the game headed to extra innings, Jameson Taillon came on for a rare relief appearance and surrendered two runs in the top of the 10th without recording an out. Emmanuel Clase earned the save for Cleveland, recording the final seven outs of the game as Cleveland evened the series 1-1.
In the next game, the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense exploded at the expense of Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves, winning 9-1. Rhys Hoskins provided the big blow with a three-run homer in the third inning. With the victory, the Phillies took a 2-1 series lead.
The night game saw the San Diego Padres come out on top over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1. Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham drove in the only two runs the Padres needed, as they now lead the series 2-1.
Now onto the morning briefing!
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During a press conference Friday morning, general manager Billy Eppler reflected on the sudden end to the Mets season, the team’s trade deadline, and the team’s relationship with Jacob deGrom.
"We did build the team to be able to pitch in the postseason…ultimately we fell short at the very end"
Billy Eppler reflects on the Mets' season: pic.twitter.com/WN5m321jfP
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 14, 2022
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The St. Louis Cardinals announced Friday that Hall of Famer and Cy Young award winner Bruce Sutter passed away late Thursday night due to cancer at the age of 69. Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 as a member of the Chicago Cubs, and he is one of just a handful of relievers to ever win the award. He was also a member of the 1982 St. Louis Cardinals World Series championship team. At the time of his retirement, he sat at an even 300 saves for his career.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports the qualifying offer this offseason will be $19.65 million.
Ken Rosenthal reports that Bruce Bochy met with Rangers GM Chris Young about the team’s open managerial position. Bochy last managed with the San Francisco Giants in 2019.
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed Jake Cave off of waivers from the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, the team designated former Mets pitcher Jake Reed for assignment.
Today marks Opening Day in the Dominican Winter League, with streaming available via MLB.TV.
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Chris Bello grades Taijuan Walker‘s season with the Mets.
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Michael Mayer describes the highlights of Billy Eppler’s press conference on Friday.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: The Mets defeated the Orioles in Game 4 of the World Series, 2-1. Tom Seaver led the way with a 10 inning complete game, surrendering just one run, and bringing the Mets one win closer to their first World Series title.
1986: The Mets defeated the Astros in Game 6 of the NLCS, 7-6, as they won the National League Pennant for the first time in 13 years. The game lasted 16 innings, the most ever for a postseason game at that time, and ended with Jesse Orosco pitching the final three innings and earning the victory.
Birthdays: Lou Klimchock (83)
